39 rural properties share borders with the Emas National Park. All of these properties were mapped and their main farming activities were recorded. Corn, soy , and cotton were determined to be the main crops in these properties. Cattle-raising was also predominant, with sheep also being raised for internal consumption. The productive profile of each property was determined by means of a survey, which also tried to determine the main problems with wildlife, as well as the degree of tolerance toward each species. The Panthera onça, Puma concolor, Cerdocyon thous, Chrysocyon brachyurus, and Dusicyon vetulus species were determined to be the main predators of various farm animals. Other species, such as the Tayassu tajacu, Rhea Americana, Tapirus terrestris, and Euphractus sexcintus were considered ?tolerable?, due to small-scale damages caused. The Ozotocerus bazoarticus and Myrmecophaga tridactyla species were considered harmless or even beneficial to plantations. Nine groups of white-lipped peccary were identified in the park, and another 12 in its surroundings. Radio-collars were installed in specimens from each of these groups. Cougars were also captured and radio-collared. The animals were monitored, and their home range determined. Habitat use was also determined with the monitoring data. The diet of the cougars was examined, and it was determined that the herbivorous wildlife was the main part of their diet, rather than farm animals. Losses to the cattle population were between 0.8% and 1% of the yearly production. 14 rural properties registered complaints of cougar attacks. Of these, 13 adopted the proposed management techniques, practically eradicating the problem. The property which chose not to adopt the proposed management continued to file complaints of cougar attacks. This is due to dirty and overly extensive pastures, which become similar to the native Cerrado vegetation. Attacks to the chicken populations in the farms were easily solved by the placing of guard dogs near the birds. Electric fences were adopted to reduce white-lipped peccary attacks on plantations, which reached 4.8% of the production. Commercial white-lipped peccary breeders were proposed as an alternative to conservation of the species and proper management techniques. The sanitary, reproductive, and genetic state of the species studied in this project was assessed. Lectures were offered for the whole community to create awareness about conservation of local biodiversity. A huge step toward co-existence was taken with these activities. Transportation was the greatest challenge for this initiative, since over 300 kilometers had to be traveled each day for the monitoring activities and visits to the properties. More funds are necessary for fuel and purchase of another vehicle in the future (only one was available). Once the local farmers realized the importance of the park?s biodiversity, they were better able to regard the wildlife differently. No longer were they a threat to be eliminated by any means necessary.